Monthly Archive: January 2017

From Eater DC by Lani Furbank: “Chef and restaurateur Jamie Leeds welcomed two additions to the Hank’s family in 2016. Opening Hank’s Cocktail Bar in Petworth and Hank’s Pasta Bar in Alexandria expanded Leeds’ empire — and her commute. She…Read more

From the New York City Food Policy Center by Lani Furbank: “Around the globe, at least 2 billion people eat bugs, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. However, most of the Western world regards eating insects with reluctance…Read more

From Eater DC by Lani Furbank: “Resolving to “eat healthier” can often feel like some sort of cruel punishment, especially when so many green choices put such a somber emphasis on health. A few days of superfood shakes and raw…Read more

From DC Refined by Lani Furbank: Winter is the perfect time to escape to Boston for a quintessential New England experience: bundle up in your pea coat and mittens, stroll the adorable streets lined with twinkling lights, sip hot clam…Read more

From Eater DC by Lani Furbank: “Americans tend to go crazy over crab Rangoon at Chinese restaurants, but the crispy crab puffs have almost nothing to do with China. The dish is simple: cream cheese and crab folded up in…Read more

Hi there! I’m Lani. I’ve always had a passion for telling stories. I believe that a good story has the power to challenge your beliefs and broaden your perspective. Those are the kinds of stories you’ll find here. Stay a while and have a cup of tea with me!